As the election results roll in, the UK is slowly waking up to the news that the snap election called by the Prime Minister, Theresa May, hasn't exactly gone in her favour. The result means the Conservatives lost their parliamentary majority, whilst Jeremy Corbyn's Labour have enjoyed huge gains across the country.
This could have huge ramifications for UK video game businesses, as a hung parliament and the likely coalition government could affect the solid period of support the sector has experienced recently. Here's what Ukie, the trade body for the UK's games and interactive entertainment industry had this to say on the matter.
"Ukie will ensure that we are keeping our members and the industry up to date with developments as they unfold, whether this is the formation of a new coalition or a minority government," Ukie CEO Jo Twist said.
"Whatever the eventual outcome, we look forward to working with a new government that is supportive of the UK's globally successful games sector. We will be lobbying the incoming government to recognise the needs of the games sector as they develop their policies.
"In particular we will seek to ensure the best Brexit deal for the UK is reached by recognising our continuing need for highly skilled local and international talent, achieving the right conditions for data flows and international trade, as well as a commitment to our generous tax relief which fuels creativity and innovation in our world leading industry."
Ukie has confirmed it intends to publish more definite plans later on today.